Miami Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

Helping Victims Seek Justice for Florida Drunk Driving Accidents

When someone makes the decision to drink and drive, they pose a serious
threat to all other motorists and pedestrians on the road. Driving under
the influence of alcohol or drugs is more than mere carelessness –
it is a criminal act that is, at the very least, reckless. When a drunk
driver causes a
car accident, the legal situation is somewhat different than it is for that of a careless driver.

Because Florida law states that a drunk driver must be held responsible
for his or her actions, the victim—or the victim's family in
the case of a
fatal car accident—has the right to seek punitive damages as well as compensatory damages
from the responsible driver or their insurance company. This may include
compensation for medical bills and lost earnings, as well as pain and
suffering.

More Than One Party May Be Liable for Your Accident

While, of course, a majority of the blame for a drunk driving accident
lies with the intoxicated driver, they may not be the only one who is
liable under the law. According to Florida’s dram shop law, anyone
who willfully and unlawfully provides alcohol to a minor or knowingly
provides alcohol to someone who is “habitually addicted,”
can also be held accountable for a DUI-related accident.

Under Florida’s dram shop law, other liable parties may include:

Bartenders and servers

Bar or restaurant owners

Night club owners or employees

Security staff at bars or clubs

If you can establish that an employee or manager at a bar, restaurant,
night club, or other drinking establishment knowingly served alcohol to
a minor under the age of 21 or an adult patron who was habitually addicted
to alcohol, and that person subsequently caused a drunk driving accident,
you may be able to seek damages from that party in addition to the intoxicated driver.

With Freidin Brown, P.A., You Get 100+ Years of Experience on Your Side

At Freidin Brown, P.A., we are proud to advocate for the rights of drunk
driving accident victims. Our Miami car accident attorneys have more than
100 years of courtroom experience and have worked on both the plaintiff
and defense side of
personal injury law. Our firm is AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, and we have a long
track record of achieving fair settlements and jury verdicts.

Need another reason to contact Freidin Brown, P.A. after an accident?

Our legal team has litigated more than 300 jury trials

We have won millions of dollars on behalf of our clients

Two of our lawyers are Board Certified Civil Trial Experts

You won’t pay any legal fees unless we win your case

DUI accident victims and their families deserve personal attention from
lawyers who will take every possible step to obtain compensation. In addition
to representing victims in insurance settlement negotiations and civil
lawsuits, our Miami car accident lawyers help clients understand the criminal
proceedings against the driver and represent their interests in criminal court.